OUR TOWNS: SOUTH

Operation Holiday Homework: The Aliso Viejo branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley is seeking donations for its annual holiday program. Operation Holiday Homework awards points to local kids, many whose families are struggling financially, for completing homework. Points are redeemed Dec. 15 for gifts. Donations of new, unwrapped toys and gifts may be dropped off at City Hall until noon Dec. 12. Information: 949-699-2552 or gmcmillian@

bgccapo.com.

Claudia Koerner

949-454-7309
ckoerner@ocregister.com

THE CANYONS, COTO DE CAZA & LADERA RANCH

Ten years: Ladera Ranch Middle School will celebrate its 10th anniversary at 9:15 a.m. Thursday at the school, 29551 Sienna Parkway. The public is invited to the event, which will be followed by a reception. Information: 949-234-5922

Erika I. Ritchie

949-454-7307
eritchie@ocregister.com

DANA POINT

Holiday contest: Participants are needed for the Dana Point Youth Board's annual Holiday Home Decorating Contest. The contest is free to enter for any home within city limits. Homes will be judged on overall enthusiasm, spirit and creativity. Entries must be received by 5:30 p.m. Dec. 10. Download entry forms at
danapoint.org. Information: 949-248-3514.

Julianna Crisalli

949-492-
0752
jcrisalli@ocregister.com

LAGUNA BEACH

World AIDS Day: Locals will remember those who have died of AIDS with a candlelight ceremony at

5 p.m. Saturday at Main Beach. In recognition of World AIDS Day, free anonymous HIV testing will be available 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Main Beach courtesy of the Laguna Beach Community Clinic. Testing is available through funds from a city grant. The clinic, at 362 Third St., offers testing during its regular hours.

Claudia Koerner

949-454-7309
ckoerner@ocregister.com

LAGUNA HILLS

Veterans Day: The city could add Veterans Day to the list of eight paid city holidays for employees. The new city holiday is among the elements of an agreement between the city and its employees that the City Council will consider at its 6 p.m. meeting today. Existing paid city holidays are New Year's Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, according to a city report.

Mona Shadia

949-454-73
63
mshadia@ocregister.com

LAGUNA NIGUEL

Retirement community: The Planning Commission tonight will consider a proposed 224-unit retirement and assisted-living facility at 30111 Niguel Road. The development would also house the existing Shepherd of the Hills Church. The commission meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 30111 Crown Valley Parkway. Information: cityoflagunaniguel

.org

Claudia Koerner

949-454-7309
ckoerner@ocregister.com

LAGUNA WOODS

Correction: Broadcasting rights to some sports channels have shifted from the cable operator inside Laguna Woods Village to Time Warner Cable SportsNet, which means some games are not being televised. Because of an editing error, the number of games televised by the existing cable operator was incorrect in a brief in the Local section of the Nov. 24 edition of the Register.

Barbara Potter

949-837-5200
bpotter@ocregister.com

LAKE FOREST

Commission openings: The city is accepting applications for two vacancies on the Planning Commission and two on the Parks and Recreation Commission. The four-year terms run January 2013-January 2017. Applications, available at lake forestca.gov/officials

/comms.asp, must be given to the City Clerk by

5 p.m. Dec. 28. Information: 949-461-3421.

Sarah de Crescenzo

949-454-7307
sdecrescenzo@ocregister.com

MISSION VIEJO

Pet pictures: Santa will take pictures with people and their pets 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 8 to benefit the city's Animal Services Center. Cost is $20. Photos will be taken at the Civic Center, 200 Civic Center. Information: 949-470-3045.

Mona Shadia

949-454-73
63
mshadia@ocregister.com

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA

Canceled: The City Council meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday has been canceled. The council is set to meet next on

Dec. 12. Information:

cityofrsm.org.

Erika I. Ritchie

949-454-7307
eritchie@ocregister.com

SAN CLEMENTE

Helping Marines: U.S. troops in Afghanistan can expect to find a little more warmth for the holidays, thanks to the San Clemente Marine Corps Support Group and local donors. The local nonprofit recently shipped 7,200 pairs of socks and 600 blankets to the Marine units. To learn more about the organization's ongoing efforts, visit
scmsg.org.

Fred Swegles

949-492-5127
fswegles@ocregister.com

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

Stable relocation: The City's planning commission will review a proposal to move a 36-stall stable structure from The Oaks Inc., 31000 Avenida Siega. The commission will also review a grading-plan modification at 30752 Fox Run Lane, a residential property. The meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. today inside council chambers, 32400 Paseo Adelelanto. Information: sanjuan capistrano.org

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